Lead RF Design Engineer
Doodle Labs is a fast-growing technology leader in advanced wireless solutions for robotics and defense applications. We’re looking for an experienced Design Engineer who can own the end-to-end development of Wi-Fi-based hardware systems — from concept to production — while leading a cross-functional engineering team to deliver world-class products.
What You’ll Do
You will lead the design, testing, and production handover of advanced RF, digital, and analog hardware systems. Success means delivering fully functional, high-performance products — on time and to spec — while mentoring and guiding your team.
In Your First Year, You Will:
- Design & Deliver complete digital, analog, and RF hardware systems based on Wi-Fi IC solutions.
- Produce schematics, BOM, Gerber files, and PCBA.
- Achieve working prototypes within 6–9 months.
- Test & Verify system performance.
- Execute RF and signal parameter testing with spectrum analyzer, power meter, LitePoint, R&S testers, and other tools.
- Meet 802.11 standards.
- Handover to production within 3 months post-verification.
- Lead a Cross-Functional Team (Hardware, Software, Mechanical).
- Define architecture, create project plans, track milestones.
- Mentor engineers in best practices and problem-solving.
- Partner with Manufacturing
- Oversee PCBA bring-up, test, calibration, QA, and production readiness.
- Solve Complex Technical Challenges
- High-frequency circuit design, RF optimization, and evolving customer
requirements.
- High-frequency circuit design, RF optimization, and evolving customer
What You’ll Bring
- Strong track record in RF, digital, and analog hardware design.
- Experience in guiding schematic capture, BOM, Gerber, and PCBA bring-up.
- Proficiency in RF/Wi-Fi system testing and troubleshooting.
- Leadership skills to guide cross-functional engineering teams.
- Familiarity with RF instruments, LitePoint, R&S testers, Ubuntu platforms.
- Comfort working in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments.
Why join us?
- Be at the forefront of robotics and defense tech innovation.
- Take full ownership of projects from concept to production.
- Collaborate with a highly skilled, diverse, and agile team.
- Work in a fast-growing company with global impact
What the Team is Saying
Doodle Labs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision coverage is supplemented by One Medical, Teladoc, Talkspace, Health Advocate, and Kindbody. This signals comprehensive support for physical and mental health needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests paid time off, observance of federal and bank holidays, and a company-wide holiday shutdown provide structured downtime. This indicates predictable opportunities for rest and recharge.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests wellness programs, a fitness stipend, commuter benefits, onsite parking, and complimentary snacks and drinks. These day-to-day perks aim to support convenience and overall wellbeing.
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What We Do
Doodle Labs designs and produces industrial-grade wireless networking solutions. The company focuses on mesh networking for robotic systems, providing high throughput, long-range Mesh Rider solutions for UAVs, UGVs, AMRs and other robotic applications. The company’s Helix Mesh Rider Radio was developed with sponsorship from DIU and is the Blue UAS program’s datalink of choice. Doodle Labs was named one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies 2024," checking in at no. 2 in the Robotics category. Doodle Labs was founded in 1999 and has offices in the United States and Singapore.
Why Work With Us
We are a fast-growing team working with some of the leading innovators creating the technology of the future. Our radios are being used to advance the development and deployment of robotics in various industries. It's been an exciting past few years and we're eager to bring on like-minded people to help us continue to build this company.
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